Ras El Hanout Roasted Chickpeas Recipes

TENDER LAMB SHOULDER

Steps:

• Pour the dried chickpeas into a 30cm x 40cm roasting tray.
• Quarter the preserved lemons and trim away the seedy core, then finely chop the rind and add to the tray with a good splash of liquor from their jar.
• Roughly chop the tomatoes, adding them to the tray as you go.
• Drizzle the lamb with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then rub all over with the ras el hanout and a pinch of sea salt and black pepper.
• Sit the lamb in the tray, pour in 1 litre of water, cover tightly with tin foil and place in a cold oven.
• Turn the temperature to 170ºC/325ºF/gas 3 and leave the lamb in there for 6 hours, or until the chickpeas are cooked through and the lamb is pullable - after 3 hours, stir a splash of water into the chickpeas, covering tightly again with foil.
• To serve, taste the chickpeas, season to perfection, and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, then pull the lamb apart with two forks.

RAS EL HANOUT

Steps:

• Mix salt, cumin, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, white pepper, coriander, cayenne pepper, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves in a small bowl until evenly blended. Store in an airtight container up to 1 month.

MOROCCAN COUSCOUS WITH CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• In a 12 inch inch skillet add olive oil and set over medium heat.
• When the oil is hot add the shallot and ras el hanout. Saute until the shallot starts to soften but not brown.
• Add in the garlic and saute for another 30 seconds.
• Pour in the chicken stock, turn the heat to high and bring the stock to a boil.
• When the chicken stock is boiling, take the skillet off the heat and add in the couscous, raisins and apricots and stir to combine.
• Add a lid to the skillet and let sit for at about 10 minutes.
• Remove the lid, fluff the couscous, stir in the chickpeas, fresh mint, cilantro and sprinkle the top with feta cheese.

ROASTED EGGPLANT POTATOES CHICKPEAS WITH MOROCCAN MERGUEZ SEASONING

Steps:

• Add everything under Merguez seasoning in a blender or grinder and grind to a powder and set aside.
• Add oil to a baking dish and place in the oven at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.
• Cube the eggplants and potatoes and add to a bowl. Add the salt, 2 tsp merguez and mix well.
• Remove pan and carefully (using gloves), add the spiced eggplant and potatoes and move around to spread evenly. They will sizzle. Spray some oil on top. Place the dish in the oven and Bake for 30 minutes.
• Then remove the pan from the oven, mix in the chickpeas, garlic and rest of the spice mix and some salt and a dash of lemon juice. Mix well to distribute.
• Place back in the oven and Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Taste carefully and adjust salt heat and flavor. Add more of the spices like cumin, cinnamon and paprika if needed or some zatar.
• Serve over greens, or make wraps with tahini dressing and hummus or serve with garlic sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley. Add some warm pita bread to the bowl if you wish.

EASY RAS EL HANOUT

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Place all of the spices into a bowl and stir to combine evenly.
• Transfer the spice mix to a glass jar and store it in a dry, cool place away from heat and sunlight for up to six months. Enjoy it in your favorite meat, tagine, and stew recipes.

RAS EL HANOUT ROASTED CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• 1. If using Dried Chickpeas: soak the chickpeas in 6 cups of water for atlas 5 hours (overnight preferred). Drain, rinse well and place in a pan with enough water to cover them by about 3cm. Bring the water to the boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook, covered, for around 30 to 45 minutes until the chickpeas are soft but not mushy.
• 2. Drain and allow to cool slightly
• 3. Preheat your oven to 210°C/ °F
• 4. PLlce chickpeas (either cooked or from a can) init a bow
• 5. Mix together the Ras el Hanout spice paste and olive oil until well combined and Stir through the chickpeas. Make sure the chickpeas are well coated in the spices.
• 6. Line a baking sheet with baking paper and spread the chickpeas out in a single layer. Place in the over for fifteen minutes before giving the pan a shake (or the chickpeas a stir) and place back into the oven for another 10 minutes.
• 7. Remove from the oven and sprinkle over the cilantro. Pour into a bowl and serve